Obituaries

Aug 31, 2020

Aug 31, 2020

Charles Michael SmothermanApril 23, 1964 - August 31, 2020Charles (Chuck) Smotherman passed away after his battle with cancer on August 31, 2020 in Bakersfield, California at home and in the company of his loving wife, as was his wish. Born on April 23,1964 to Mary Lou Thomas, he was the youngest of 6 children and attended several local elementary and...

Aug 31, 2020

Charles Michael SmothermanApril 23, 1964 - August 31, 2020Charles (Chuck) Smotherman passed away after his battle with cancer on August 31, 2020 in Bakersfield, California at home and in the company of his loving wife, as was his wish. Born on April 23,1964 to Mary Lou Thomas, he was the youngest of 6 children and attended several local elementary and...

Aug 30, 2020

Dr. L. Wayne QuinnJuly 20, 1928 – August 30, 2020 Wayne was born in Dacoma, Oklahoma, to the proud parents of Walter and Docia Quinn. He was one of five children. At age 14, Wayne dedicated his life to full time ministry. Upon graduating from the Colorado Springs Bible College in 1950, he accepted his first pastorate in Hillsboro, Texas....

Aug 18, 2020

Arlene E. Naegelin born in San Francisco , Ca June 1947 and passed Aug 18, 2020 in Bakersfield , CaViewing will be Wednesday September 2, Starting at 5 p.m to 7 p.m at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca 93308. With a out side Rosary and Mass to follow on Thursday September 3 at Christ...

Aug 9, 2020

Ann Carroll (Chamberlain) StewartMay 16, 1930-August 9, 2020Ann died on August 9, 2020 at home and in the company of loving family members in Forresthill, California as was her wish. She was born on May 16, 1930 to Josiah and Geneva Chamberlain. The youngest of 9 children, she was born and raised in Orderville, Utah and always had a great...

Jul 12, 2020

MAE LOUISE (CARTER) SCOTTJuly 4, 1927 - July 12, 2020Mae Louise Scott was born July 4, 1927, in Altus, Oklahoma to Albert and Mary Carter and passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020, after a wonderful ninety-three years of life to join the love of her life Sam Scott Jr. which she has awaited to join for thirty-eight long...

Jun 30, 2020

Jun 20, 2020

Obituary for Jeanne Louise Piercy Perez Jeanne Louise Piercy Perez, Chief, USCG (Ret.) age 63 of San Antonio TX, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020, at her home in Bakersfield CA. She died unexpectedly of cardiovascular disease (not COVID-19). Jeanne graduated from Oliver Wendell Holmes High School in San Antonio TX in 1974. Jeanne served in the US Navy...

Jun 19, 2020

Pending Services

May 30, 2020

Larry Ray James, Long time residence of Kern County. Passed away peacefully at his residence in Bakersfield, CA at the age of 58. Larry will be laid to rest at the North Kern Cemetery District in Delano,CA on Monday, June 8,2020 at 10:00 AMBy the request of the family there will be no Viewing. Kern River Family Mortuary1900 N. Chester...

May 19, 2020

Robert William Henn was born on November 27, 1942 in Santa Monica, California. He passed away suddenly on May 19, 2020 at the age of 77 in Bakersfield, California. Bob will be forever remembered by his two sons Chris (Manya) and Mike (Courtney). He will also be fondly remembered by his six grandchildren, Kathleen, Tara Jean, Mikie, Khrista, Terrell, and...

Apr 26, 2020

Mary Jane Harvey

1937 to 2020

Mary Jane Harvey was born in Arlington, Virginia in 1937, to Herbert and Jane Howe. Growing up, she was involved in theater in school, loved going to Scientist Cliffs in the summer with her family, and enjoyed frequent visits to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. She was an amazing older sister to her brother Henry....

Apr 12, 2020

Geneva Durham was born on May 17th, 1938 in Pickins, Oklahoma. She went home to Jesus on April 12th, 2020 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 81. She left behind her sons Randall and Bob, her daughter, Charla, and her brother, Charlie. She will be reuniting with her son, Dennis, who passed before her. Geneva had numerous grandchildren, nieces,...

Mar 28, 2020

LONNIE RAY COMSTOCKJuly 30, 1953 - March 28, 2020Lonnie was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA and grew up in Shafter, CA. He went to Shafter High School. He loved his Cowboys football team all the way, and his greatest joy was spending time with his family.Lonnie was always happy and smiling. He passed away at home after a brief...

Mar 24, 2020

Mark Weston Pounds, 30, of Bakersfield, passed away March 24, 2020, surrounded by family. Weston was born February 26, 1990, to Mark and Susan Pounds.Weston was a 2008 graduate of Foothill High School where he was active in wrestling and Future Farmers of America (FFA). In 2007, he was a member of Foothill’s FFA Parliamentary Procedure National Championship Team. He...

Mar 7, 2020

Thomas Edward Gassler was a loving dad, spouse, friend, and confidant. He had an amazing personality and was always willing to share his knowledge of the world with others. One of his favorite sayings was "you gotta be smarter than it is". He was the kind of person you could sit down and have a long conversation with, and not...

Feb 27, 2020

CHARLES EUGENE (GENE) SMITH1940 - 2020Gene was born in Bakersfield, California in September of 1940 to Donald and Allie Smith. He passed peacefully at the age of 79. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.Gene never met a stranger. He was a great orator and was truly gifted in captivating an audience with his charm...

Feb 23, 2020

William "Bill" Alston September 8, 1948 - February 23, 2020 Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday night at 8:03 p.m. in Bakersfield, Ca. He was an avid car enthusiast. He graduated from North High school in 1966 and served our county in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife. Norma Alston; his son , Rob Alston;...

Feb 15, 2020

Jeff Alexander Ashmore ,88 of Bakersfield, Ca. passed away on February 15, 2020 surrounded by his family.. Jeff was born in Bebe , Arkansas to Jeff Davis and Audrey May Ashmore on November 28, 1931Jeff and his family moved to Shafter, Ca. in 1935At the age of 19 he met Leona, the love of his life, shortly after they were...